Marchica Golf Academy
Marchica Golf Academy, in Nador (Atalayoun), is a training centre on the Marchica lagoon: a 9-hole par 27 course designed by the American Ron Garl on 12 hectares, with a 30-bay driving range and a swing analysis studio. The resort says it suits beginners and experienced golfers alike, and announces a partnership with IMG. No green fee is published (checked on 9 Oct 2026), so ask the resort for the rate.
The future of golf is taking shape in Nador
Facing the Marchica lagoon, the academy enjoys a unique setting where the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape accompanies every swing.
The light, the sea breeze and the calm of the site give training sessions a sensory quality that goes beyond sport.
Marchica Golf Academy reflects an ambitious vision: to give golfers a place where golf becomes a way of life, a discipline combining rigour, enjoyment and discovery, in a setting that reflects the stature and future of Nador as an international golf destination.
The course at a glance
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 27
- Designer
- Ron Garl
- Green fee
- Rate not published, checked 9 Oct 2026
- Practice
- 30 range bays, private grass tees, wedge scoring area, large practice area
- Access
- Cité d'Atalayoun, Boulevard Mohammed V, Nador
In the Atalayoun development on the Mediterranean coast, the Marchica Golf Academy combines a nine-hole par 27 course designed by the American Ron Garl with extensive practice facilities: 30 driving range bays, private grass tees, an area set aside for wedge play and a large practice area.
Sources: marchicaresort.com, frmg.ma (checked 28 Sept 2026).
Playing Marchica Golf Academy: practical information
Access
The academy is on Boulevard Mohammed V in Cité d'Atalayoun, about 4.6 km by road from central Nador. Nador El Aroui Airport (NDR) is about 31 km by road.
Best season
April-May (highs of 21 to 24 °C) and October (25 °C) are the most pleasant months in Nador; in July and August highs reach 30 to 31 °C.
Where to stay
The academy is attached to the Marchica Lagoon Resort, whose guests enjoy exclusive access and special rates.
Frequently asked questions
Is Marchica Golf Academy far from the airport?
About 31 km by road from Nador airport, and about 4.6 km from the city centre.
What is the best time to play Marchica Golf Academy?
Spring (April-May) and October; rainfall peaks at 49 mm in November.
What is the Marchica Golf Academy course like?
A 9-hole, par-27 Ron Garl course with 30 range bays and a dedicated wedge zone; play it twice for 18 holes.
Sources: Marchica Lagoon Resort, golf academy, FRMG, Atalayoun Marchica Golf Resort, Weather Spark, typical weather in Nador, OSRM (OpenStreetMap), calculated road distances (checked 09/10/2026).
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